one search. all jobs. Indeed
 
 
 

Forums > Job > Physical Therapist
 

What do PTs do after 55?
Get new comments by email
You can cancel email alerts at anytime.
Comments (2)

TM in Boston, Massachusetts

14 months ago

Hey everyone... I am 41 years old and looking to transition from a software engineering career to PT. I've been working diligently for 3 years to get my prerequisite coursework finished and application materials ready. However, I just saw a statistic that the percentage of PTs between the ages of 55-59 is 50% lower as compared to those in their 30s and 40s. Can anyone tell me what these 55-59 year old people go on to do? I know what some go into academia, but is there anything else they do?

Thanks in advance for your help!

TM

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No (1) Reply - Report abuse

Shawn in Phoenix, Arizona

10 months ago

TM
There are some jobs available at older ages. Depends on ones health but I don't see why you couldn't work full fledged till 65. And also, if you are feeling weak in old age, you can work for a home health agency and only do "opening assesments" and "evals" and get a pta to do follow up visits.

- Was this comment helpful? Yes (1) / No Reply - Report abuse

Your Reply

change location - create a profile
User Name
 in Beverly Hills, California
Your Comment
Your Email Address
Enter the numbers you see in the box
CAPTCHA Image

Be Reasonable! Be Polite! Please read our Terms of Service and Forum Rules, where it notes that you are responsible for your own comments. You may post anonymously - but we reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments at any time.

RSS Feed Icon Subscribe to this discussion as an RSS feed.